Croatia saw a rise in cruise tourism last year, with 86 foreign cruise ships making 736 visits to its seaports, according to data from the national statistical office released on Thursday. This marks a 14% increase compared to 2023, when 85 ships completed 646 journeys.

Passenger numbers also surged, reaching 1.049 million in 2024—up from approximately 869,000 the previous year. Dubrovnik remained the most popular port of call, welcoming cruise ships 513 times, followed by Split (331), Zadar (219), and Hvar (118).